Media Mentions Archive
- Sep 2020
- September 7, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Arabian Business on the GCC's interests in the U.S. presidential election.
- Aug 2020
- August 31, 2020 Institute expert quoted by NPR on the diplomatic normalization between Israel and the UAE.
- August 25, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Hezbollah's hand in the assassination of Saad Hariri.
- August 20, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the visit of the Iraqi PM to Washington, DC.
- August 19, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York TImes on the sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.
- August 14, 2020 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the standoff between Turkey and Greece.
- August 13, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the benefits of UAE/Israel normalization.
- August 4, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Hezbollah's drug trafficking network.
- August 3, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on tensions between Turkey and the European Union.
- Jul 2020
- July 29, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the mysteries behind the top Iran-backed militia in Iraq.
- July 24, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the AP on Erdogan's decision to turn the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
- July 19, 2020 Institute expert quoted by VOA on the effect of U.S. sanctions on Hezbollah.
- July 13, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Vox on why Israel's annexation plans have stalled.
- July 10, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on the changing shape of war in Libya.
- July 9, 2020 Institute expert quoted by FOX News on the UAE's role in the blockade of Qatar.
- July 3, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Iraqi PM's efforts to rein in Iran-backed militias.
- July 3, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on the problems with Israel's annexation plan.
- July 2, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the delay of Israel's annexation plans.
- Jun 2020
- June 29, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on the detainment of pro-Iran fighters in Iraq.
- June 28, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the issues behind Green Without Borders.
- June 25, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on new cooperation between Israel and the UAE.
- June 24, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Guardian on the strength of Turkey's political opposition.
- June 24, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the U.S. decision whether to support Israel's annexation plans.
- June 19, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on tensions between Russia and Turkey in Libya.
- June 16, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the risks of Israel's annexation plans.
- June 9, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on a rise in ISIS attacks in Iraq
- June 7, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Trump administration's Iran policy.
- June 6, 2020 Institute expert quoted by VOA on the risks of COVID-19 and ISIS in Iraq.
- May 2020
- May 10, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on another Iranian naval accident.
- May 6, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Iraq's new prime minister.
- Mar 2020
- March 12, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the National on the qualifications of the new UN envoy to Libya.
- March 12, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the National Review on the role of Islam in Iran's coronavirus outbreak.
- March 3, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Trump peace plan's consequences for Jordan.
- March 2, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Vox on the role of U.S. support in altering Turkey's actions in Idlib.
- Feb 2020
- February 28, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Erdogan's endgame in Idlib.
- February 28, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the National on the nexus of artificial intelligence and Middle East conflict.
- February 26, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the National on the market for Iranian goods in Lebanon.
- February 19, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Al-Monitor on the G-20 business summit in Saudi Arabia.
- February 18, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Vice President Joe Biden's role in foreign policy-making.
- February 16, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Haaretz on the role of the ICC in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- February 14, 2020 Institute expert quoted by NBC News on Russia's absence in recent fighting in Idlib.
- February 12, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Times of Israel on the potential for a non-aggression pact between the Arab states and Israel.
- February 12, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's interest in a "safe zone" in northeastern Syria.
- February 12, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the economic incentives for a two-state solution.
- February 6, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on European interest in getting the U.S. and Iran to the negotiating table.
- February 4, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the power dynamics in Yemen.
- February 4, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Voice of America on a potential Islamic State resurgence.
- February 3, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the roll-out of the Trump peace plan.
- Jan 2020
- January 30, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Iran-backed militia activity in Iraq.
- January 29, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Star Tribune on the fallout from Saudi Arabia's alleged hacking of Jeff Bezos.
- January 27, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan.
- January 25, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on the domestic context for rolling out a peace plan.
- January 23, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the risks of releasing a Middle East peace plan at this time.
- January 21, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the future of Shia militias in Iraq.
- January 18, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Deutsche Welle on Turkey's activity in Libya.
- January 16, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Vox on Iran's nuclear program.
- January 15, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Christian Science Monitor about the Israeli perspective on recent Iran-US tensions.
- January 14, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on how the Persian Gulf countries are seeing recent moves by Iran and the U.S.
- January 12, 2020 Institute expert quoted by NPR on the Russian strategy in Iraq.
- January 11, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the job ahead for the new Sultan of Oman.
- January 10, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Iran's proxy capabilities.
- January 8, 2020 Institute fellow quoted by Foreign Policy on Russia's role in the Middle East.
- January 6, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on what a post-Soleimani IRGC would look like.
- January 5, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the views of Gulf allies in recent tensions with Iran.
- January 4, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Iran's proxy allies in political positions.
- January 4, 2020 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on how conflict with Iran will affect the effort to defeat ISIS.
- January 2, 2020 Institute expert quoted by Axios on Erdogan's gamble in Libya.
- January 1, 2020 Institute expert appeared on FOX News to talk about Shia militia activity in Iraq.
- Dec 2019
- December 31, 2019 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to speak on what the Iraqi people want from their government.
- December 27, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on ISIS activity in Nigeria.
- December 24, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on the state of the Arab-Israeli peace process.
- December 19, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on the impact of U.S. impeachment proceedings on the U.S.-Israel relationship.
- December 17, 2019 Institute expert interviewed by Bombshell podcast on Syria Study Group recommendaitons.
- December 17, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the reduction of U.S. diplomats in Baghdad.
- December 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on recent tensions between Israel and Jordan.
- December 10, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on the increasing influence of tribal groups in Iraq.
- December 9, 2019 Institute expert quoted by ABC6 on how the Pensacola shooting could affect U.S.-Saudi relations.
- December 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by The National on U.S. sanctions on Iraqi Shia militia leaders.
- December 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the opposition to a U.S.-Israel defense pact.
- December 3, 2019 Institute expert appeared on NPR to speak on the value of NATO in counter-terrorism.
- December 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on the release of U.S. aid to Lebanon.
- Nov 2019
- November 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on Netanyahu's fight for political survival.
- November 20, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Saudi foreign policy with Yemen and Oman.
- November 19, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Trump administration's plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
- November 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the security and legality of West Bank settlements.
- November 15, 2019 Institute expert quoted by JNS on how the U.S. would react to an arms deal between Egypt and Russia.
- November 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on the divide between the White House and Congress on Turkey policy.
- November 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on the power vacuum along the Turkish-Syrian border.
- November 5, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Vox on recent unrest in Baghdad.
- November 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the anti-Iran feelings fueling recent protests in Iraq and Lebanon.
- Oct 2019
- October 31, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the replacement for ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
- October 28, 2019 Institute expert appeared on PRI's The World to talk about how ISIS supporters are reacting to the death of their leader.
- October 27, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on the replacement for ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
- October 25, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the continuation of U.S. military aid to Lebanon.
- October 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the next stage of Syria's civil war.
- October 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on the replacement of Saudi Arabia's foreign minister.
- October 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Turkish-Russian relations.
- October 21, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on U.S. energy priorities in Syria.
- October 21, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on Shia militia strategy for gaining influence in Iraq and Lebanon.
- October 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on U.S.-YPG relations.
- October 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Time Magazine on U.S. credibility abroad following its withdrawal from Syria.
- October 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Examiner on recent U.S. sanctions on Turkey.
- October 9, 2019 Institute expert quoted by NBC News on the possibility of an ISIS resurgence in Syria.
- October 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by PBS NewsHour on how the Turkish invasion will affect the ISIS detainee camps in Syria.
- October 7, 2019 Institute expert appeared on NPR to talk about Netanyahu's struggles to form a government.
- October 7, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Erdogan's plans for Northeastern Syria.
- October 5, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National Interest on the U.S. military's relationship with Syrian Kurdish fighters.
- October 3, 2019 Institute expert appeared on the Warcast to talk about competing narratives in the war in Yemen.
- October 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on American reactions to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- Sep 2019
- September 30, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on Russia's grand strategy in the Middle East.
- September 27, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Trump's Middle East policy after the strike on Saudi Aramco facilities.
- September 26, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Iraq's attempts to rein in Iran-backed militias.
- September 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Turkey's animosity with the Syrian Democratic Forces.
- September 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the need to re-establish deterrence between the U.S. and Iran.
- September 19, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Benny Gantz's role in Israeli politics.
- September 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the balance between intelligence secrecy and public accountability.
- September 17, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on John Bolton's effect on the National Security Council.
- September 17, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Israeli politics and Netanyahu's legal proceedings.
- September 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Iran's regional strategy.
- September 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the Houthi's next moves in Yemen.
- September 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's relationship with the U.S. in the Middle East.
- September 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the future of a two-state solution.
- September 10, 2019 Institute expert appeared on NPR to speak on Saudi Aramco's Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- September 9, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National Interest on Erdogan's calculus for wanting nuclear power.
- September 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Palestinian leverage in possible peace negotiations.
- September 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Hezbollah's weapons development.
- September 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the calculus behind U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran.
- September 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the rollout of the U.S. vision for Middle East peace.
- Aug 2019
- August 31, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the competing priorities in the conflict in Yemen.
- August 30, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the role of the U.S. ambassador to Israel.
- August 29, 2019 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the likelihood of an independent southern Yemen.
- August 26, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Telegraph on the targets of recent Israeli strikes.
- August 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on the consequences of an Emirati withdrawal from Yemen.
- August 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National Interest on Turkey's push for a safe zone in Syria.
- August 7, 2019 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the Emirati withdrawal from Yemen.
- August 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Times of Israel on the results of new Palestinian public opinion polling.
- August 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the relation between Hezbollah's finances and political support.
- August 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on recent violence in Yemen.
- Jul 2019
- July 30, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Hezbollah's recent activities.
- July 26, 2019 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Bahrain's geopolitical priorities.
- July 24, 2019 Institute expert appeared on "Intelligence Matters" to talk about the prospects for an "ultimate deal".
- July 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by McClatchy about the policy consequences of a lack of Arab media freedom.
- July 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Star Tribune about the need to mobilize diplomacy to ease tensions with Iran.
- July 19, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Iran's calculus for escalating tensions with the U.S.
- July 18, 2019 Institute expert appeared on NPR's "Throughline" to discuss major conflicts in the Iran-U.S. relationship.
- July 18, 2019 Institute expert appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss the latest in tensions between Iran and the U.S.
- July 17, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the recent murders of Turkish diplomats in Erbil.
- July 17, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the fallout of Turkey's expulsion from the U.S.-led F-35 consortium.
- July 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on the future of the peace process in Yemen.
- July 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the consequences of Turkey's decision to purchase S-400s from Russia.
- July 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Fox News about the fragile state of the Jordanian economy.
- July 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on the illegal activities of Hezbollah politicians in Lebanon.
- July 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the UAE withdrawal from the conflict in Yemen.
- July 10, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the strategic challenges in countering Russian aggression.
- July 7, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the security threat of economic insolvency in the Palestinian Authority.
- July 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on the threat of Russia in Turkey's history.
- July 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Voice of America on the role of regional allied militias in Iranian defense policy.
- July 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the Russian state's narrative in foreign operations.
- Jun 2019
- June 30, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the reception of the Saudi Crown Prince at the G20 gathering of world leaders.
- June 27, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Agence-France Presse on the potential Iranian response to a limited US strike.
- June 26, 2019 Institute expert appeared on NPR to speak about takeaways from the recent U.S.-led conference in Bahrain.
- June 24, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on the messaging behind new sanctions on Iran.
- June 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Erdogan's party's defeat in the repeat Istanbul mayoral election.
- June 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on recent White House economic proposals for the Palestinians.
- June 20, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the manageability of recent tensions between Iran and the U.S.
- June 17, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Newsweek on the Houthi rebels' use of landmine in the war in Yemen.
- June 16, 2019 Institute expert appeared on FOX News to discuss how the U.S. can use international allies to deter Iran.
- June 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO about Iran's strategic calculus regarding confrontation with the U.S.
- June 13, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post about whether Israeli PM Netanyahu intends to annex settlements in the West Bank.
- June 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on the fallout from the sudden resignation of the Yemeni foreign minister.
- June 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on the risks of escalation with Iran.
- June 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the pragmatism of Hamas' military leaders.
- June 1, 2019 Institute experts quoted by the New York Times on the release of a peace plan in the wake of a new election in Israel.
- May 2019
- May 30, 2019 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour about the dissolution of the Israeli parliament and the new elections.
- May 29, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Reuters about the consequences of Turkey purchasing a Russian missile system.
- May 27, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal for his mapping of Iran-aligned militia groups across the region.
- May 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by AP on the prospect of Iran negotiating with the U.S.
- May 19, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the rollout of the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan.
- May 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the effect of U.S. sanctions on Hezbollah's ability to raise funds.
- May 17, 2019 Institute expert appeared on BBC's "The Briefing Room" to speak about tensions between Iran and the US.
- May 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Iran's strategic thinking.
- May 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the relationship between Iran and Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- May 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on the threat posed by Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
- May 6, 2019 Institute experts quoted by the New York Times on recent escalations between Gaza-controlled Hamas and Israel.
- May 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Erdogan's call to re-do elections in Istanbul.
- May 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the prospects for success in a Middle East peace plan.
- Apr 2019
- April 30, 2019 Institute expert quoted by ABC7-WJLA on the evolving threat of ISIS.
- April 29, 2019 Institute expert quoted by The New Yorker on ISIS leader al-Baghdadi's first on-camera appearance in five years.
- April 24, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Sen. Menendez's efforts to block an arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
- April 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by PolitiFact on U.S. presidents' approaches to the legality of Israeli settlements.
- April 19, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on President Trump's approach to Libya.
- April 17, 2019 Institute expert interviewed for VOA Persian about Israel's strategy to counter Iran's military presence in the region.
- April 15, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Turkey's role in U.S. policy in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- April 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Netanyahu's strategy regarding the Trump peace plan and annexation.
- April 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on the U.S. FTO designation of the IRGC.
- April 10, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the political challenges of Netanyahu's pending indictments.
- April 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Netanyahu's election promise to annex parts of the West Bank.
- April 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on possible consequences of designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
- April 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Jazeera on possible personal sanctions against politicians connected to Hezbollah.
- April 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the effect of Algerian president Bouteflika's resignation.
- April 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by The New Yorker on the meaning of Erdogan's loss of Istanbul in recent mayoral elections.
- April 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by The National Interest on the effect of sanctions on Iran's leadership.
- Mar 2019
- March 26, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Iranian entrenchment in Syria.
- March 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the remnants of ISIS.
- March 21, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the consequences of Trump's recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli.
- March 20, 2019 Institute expert featured in Circa special on the 15th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- March 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on Sec. Pompeo's top interests in Lebanon.
- March 15, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Israel and Hamas' attempts to de-escalate recent tensions.
- March 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg about Algerian president Bouteflika's political strategy.
- March 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post about how the U.S. should view the Saudi crown prince and his reform efforts.
- March 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National about the State Dept. terrorist designation of Iraqi Shiite militia Harakat Al Nujaba.
- March 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Axios about how to navigate Washington's strained relations with the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince.
- March 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Israeli PM Netanyahu's fight for political survival.
- Feb 2019
- February 26, 2019 Institute experts quoted by the New York Times on financial incentives within the Trump administration's peace plan.
- February 25, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on why Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif attempted to resign.
- February 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the Saudi crown prince's trip to Asia.
- February 20, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the World Politics Review on Palestinian unity government collapse.
- February 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the timing of the Trump administration's peace plan.
- February 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Iraq's fragile recovery post-ISIS.
- February 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by NPR on the consequences of President Erdogan's push to create a more religious Turkey.
- February 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Saudi Arabia's public relations strategy.
- February 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Media Line on Egyptian President Sisi's coverage in Western media.
- February 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the U.S.-Iraq military partnership in defeating ISIS.
- February 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Hezbollah's influence in the Lebanese government.
- Jan 2019
- January 28, 2019 Institute experts quoted by Foreign Policy on the unintended consequences of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria.
- January 21, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on ISIS's targeted assassination campaign in Iraq.
- January 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post about American politicians' views on Middle East policy.
- January 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times about the ISIS attack on U.S. soldiers in Manbij, Syria.
- January 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on a potential safe zone in Syria.
- January 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on Gulf states' foreign policy and U.S. engagement in the region.
- January 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the impact of Syria policy confusion on U.S. allies.
- January 7, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the timing of Sec. Pompeo's speech in Cairo.
- January 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on U.S. military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- Dec 2018
- December 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on the U.S. relationship with the UAE.
- December 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on the U.S. role in a future Middle East Peace Process.
- December 22, 2018 Institute experts quoted by CNBC on President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
- December 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's compulsion to control northeastern Syria.
- December 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Houthi attacks on fishing boats in the Red Sea.
- December 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on the ceasefire agreement in Yemen.
- December 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg about the potential for escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
- December 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by ABC News on the options for Congressional action on Saudi Arabia.
- December 4, 2018 Insituite expert quoted by The National on upcoming UN talks about the future of Western Sahara.
- Nov 2018
- November 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the Saudi crown prince's advisors.
- November 25, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on Turkey's use of government policy and resources to embrace a more conservative Islam.
- November 21, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on how U.S. sanctions on Iran affect Hezbollah's economy.
- November 18, 2018 Institute expert appeared on CNN International to speak about the Houthi's call for a ceasefire in the war in Yemen.
- November 13, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times about the prospect of a peace settlement following a weekend of violence in Gaza.
- November 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Star Tribune about Iran's reactions to the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign.
- November 7, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times about the use of Turkish Airlines as a tool to expand Turkey's influence.
- November 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the limited impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
- November 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post about the newest round of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
- Oct 2018
- October 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by BuzzFeed News on the ISIS assassination campaign in Iraq against local Sunni leaders.
- October 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed's promise to discredit religious extremism.
- October 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on what Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Oman means for his peace strategy.
- October 25, 2018 Institute expert appeared on BBC Radio to speak about how the culprit behind recent mailed pipe bombs will be caught.
- October 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkish President Erdogan's efforts to undermine Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed.
- October 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia and its crown prince.
- October 18, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Boston Herald on the structural problems in the U.S.-Saudi relationship.
- October 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on concerns about Saudi Arabia's leadership in the wake of Khashoggi's disappearance.
- October 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on the domestic Turkish dynamics of the diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia.
- October 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the strategic value of not sanctioning SWIFT in pursuit of isolating Iran.
- October 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the foiled Iranian terrorist plots in Europe.
- October 11, 2018 Institute expert featured on Slate's The Gist podcast about the conflict in Yemen.
- October 7, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Saudi-Turkish relations in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance.
- October 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the interaction between the Iranian economy and U.S. policy.
- October 1, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the vote for a new Iraqi president.
- Sep 2018
- September 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by ABC News on the U.S. Consulate in Basra closing.
- September 25, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the U.S.'s diplomatic strategy against Iran.
- September 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CBS News on the Palestinian perspective on the Trump administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
- September 22, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on popular opposition to Syrian refugees in Turkey.
- September 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the importance of Jordanian internal security.
- September 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the benefit of a 'demilitarized zone' in Syria for Turkish foreign relations.
- September 13, 2018 Institute expert quoted by JNS on the prospect of a Palestinian-Jordanian confederation.
- September 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the evolution of ISIS.
- September 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the administration's strategy with PLO leaders.
- September 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on radicalization in Tunisia's prisons.
- September 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the Trump administration's policy with the Palestinians.
- September 4, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS's Amanpour to speak about what may be coming in Idlib.
- September 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Telegraph on Iranian arms transfers and their threat to Israel.
- Aug 2018
- August 30, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on the state of ISIS in Iraq.
- August 29, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on Iran's long-term strategy against Israel.
- August 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Defense Secretary Mattis' influence on Persian Gulf affairs.
- August 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on a U.S.-Saudi deal that would limit civilian casualties in the war in Yemen.
- August 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on how U.S. economic sanctions strengthens Turkish president Erdogan.
- August 22, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CBS News on Secretary Pompeo's policy priorities at the State Department.
- August 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Axios on the political impasse between the U.S. and Turkey amid the detention of an American pastor.
- August 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the creation of an Iran Action Group at the U.S. State Department.
- August 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Lawfare on the recent Saudi airstrike in Yemen.
- August 13, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the utility of sanctions in American foreign relations.
- August 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the causes of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Turkey.
- August 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on recent strikes in the Gaza Strip and Southern Israel.
- August 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the effect of Libyan instability on Tunisian security.
- August 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Iranian domestic political vulnerability.
- Jul 2018
- July 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
- July 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on recent tensions between the U.S. and Turkey.
- July 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National Review on the growing relationship between Russia and Egypt.
- July 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Vanity Fair on Iran's multidimensional threat to the Middle East.
- July 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on U.S. policy toward Iran.
- July 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Hamas' strategy in Gaza.
- July 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Yahoo News on the legal authority necessary to confront Iran in Syria.
- July 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the resurgence of ISIS in Iraq.
- July 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by McClatchy on the diplomatic ramifications of the Helsinki summit.
- July 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on potential outcomes of the Trump-Putin Helsinki summit.
- July 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on Russia's role in the Syrian conflict.
- July 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on terror attacks in Tunisia
- July 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkish parliamentary politics.
- July 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Emirati military operations in Yemen.
- July 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on the role of Israel in American politics.
- July 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Iranian strategy in Syria.
- July 2, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The National on U.S. plans to coordinate Iran sanctions with Gulf allies.
- Jun 2018
- June 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Economist on Turkey's election results.
- June 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the Trump administration's relations with the Palestinian Authority.
- June 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the international response to U.S. sanctions on the Iranian oil market.
- June 25, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Washington Post on Turkish politics in the wake of Erdogan's reelection.
- June 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Middle East peace process.
- June 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkish PM Erodgan's reelection.
- June 23, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections.
- June 22, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AP on Iraq's election recount.
- June 21, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS to discuss the Turkish elections.
- June 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the upcoming Turkish election.
- June 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on airstrike on the Iraqi-Syrian border.
- June 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Saudi-led coalition's military operation in Hodeidah.
- June 14, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss F-35 sales to Turkey.
- June 14, 2018 Institute expert appeared on BBC Newshour to discuss the crisis in Yemen.
- June 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Gulf economic aid offered to Jordan.
- June 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Vice News on Russia's military presence in Syria.
- June 5, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PRI's "The World" to discuss the impending siege on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.
- June 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Financial Times on Iranian nuclear enrichment post-JCPOA.
- June 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on U.S. military assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- May 2018
- May 30, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Al Arabiya on the Trump administration's Middle East policy.
- May 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Times of Israel on views of Israel in Saudi media.
- May 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on Turkey's recent currency problems.
- May 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's electoral success.
- May 17, 2018 Institute experts appeared on NPR to discuss violence on the Israel-Gaza border.
- May 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on Iraq's election results.
- May 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Europe's post-JCPOA path.
- May 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Trump administration's post-JCPOA Iran policy.
- May 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The National on Europe's reaction to the U.S. JCPOA withdrawal.
- May 7, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on how Iran benefits from Hezbollah's electoral victories in Lebanon.
- May 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on U.S. military assistance to Saudi forces in the Yemen war.
- Apr 2018
- April 30, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss whether or not the Trump administration will withdraw from the Iran deal.
- April 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Turkey's opposition parties' strategy in the June election.
- April 25, 2018 Institute experts quoted by Bloomberg on French President Macron's case for not withdrawing from the JCPOA.
- April 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by NBC News on French President Macron's Washington visit.
- April 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on Turkey's upcoming snap elections.
- April 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by NPR on Russia's efforts to repatriate the children of ISIS members.
- April 16, 2018 Institute expert appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss U.S. strikes in Syria.
- April 15, 2018 Institute expert appeared on CBS Face the Nation to discuss the U.S. strategy in Syria.
- April 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Syria's chemical weapons program.
- April 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on U.S. response to the Syrian chemical weapons attack.
- April 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's U.S. tour.
- April 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Russia and Turkey's plans to shape post-war Syria.
- April 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on a Bahraini bank's efforts to flout sanctions.
- April 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the Trump administration's Iran policy.
- Mar 2018
- March 30, 2018 Institute experts quoted in The Hill on American investments in the Palestinian Authority Security Forces.
- March 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on how sanctions would be reimposed on Iran should the U.S. walk away from the JCPOA.
- March 27, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Western countries.
- March 26, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS to discuss the appointment of John Bolton as national security advisor.
- March 23, 2018 Institute expert was quoted by Bloomberg on recent national security position departures in the Trump administration.
- March 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the Israeli bombing of a Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007.
- March 18, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming Washington visit.
- March 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on the status of the Syrian civil war after seven years.
- March 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on sectarian and ethnic rifts in Iraq.
- March 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on internet censorship in Turkey.
- March 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming Washington visit.
- Feb 2018
- February 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on the North Korea-Syria defense relationship.
- February 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on Saudi military leadership shakeup.
- February 21, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the disintegration of press freedom in Lebanon.
- February 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Iran's Mahan Air evading sanctions to buy airplane parts.
- February 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on recent efforts to raise funds for Iraq's reconstruction.
- February 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on the next phase of the Syrian civil war.
- February 10, 2018 Institute expert cited in the Wall Street Journal on the deterioration of Lebanon's political freedoms.
- February 10, 2018 Institute experts quoted by the New York Times on the downing of an Israeli F-16 near the Israeli-Syrian border.
- February 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Qatar's increased lobbying efforts in Washington.
- February 2, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the war in Yemen.
- Jan 2018
- January 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on U.S. sanctions on Hamas.
- January 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on the friction between Qatar and the GCC.
- January 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AP on Vice President Pence's visit to Israel.
- January 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's assault on Afrin in Syria.
- January 21, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Vice President Pence's Middle East trip.
- January 18, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Cipher Brief on the U.S.-Turkey relationship.
- January 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on U.S.-Kurdish cooperation in Syria.
- January 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on the Trump administration's vision for the Iran nuclear deal.
- January 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Politico on the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
- January 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted in Foreign Policy on the Islamic State's possible resurgence.
- January 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Politico on the Trump administration's options regarding the Iran deal.
- January 4, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the Iran protests.
- January 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the protests in Iran.
- January 1, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the U.S. policy response to the Iran protests.
- Dec 2017
- December 28, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on EU-Turkish relations.
- December 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's Syria strategy.
- December 23, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's upcoming elections.
- December 22, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the war in Yemen.
- December 21, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the UN vote regarding the Trump administration's Jerusalem announcement.
- December 18, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on the continued American military presence in Iraq following the defeat of ISIS.
- December 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Business Insider on Saudi Arabia's military capabilities.
- December 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on U.S.-supplied weapons captured by ISIS in Syria.
- December 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Vice President Pence's upcoming trip to the Middle East.
- December 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Greece.
- December 8, 2017 Institute experts appeared on NPR to discuss the Palestinian view on the Trump administration's Jerusalem announcement.